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FT8D OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. 60R-F8199-79-E0...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this outboard motor. Keep this manual onboard in a waterproof bag when boating. This manual should stay with the outboard motor if it is sold.
If EMU25108 To the owner there is any question concerning this manual, Thank you for selecting a Yamaha outboard please consult your Yamaha dealer. motor. This Owner’s Manual contains infor- To ensure long product life, Yamaha recom-...
Safety information EMU33623 EMU34791 Outboard motor safety Power tilt Body parts can be crushed between the mo- Observe these precautions at all times. tor and the clamp bracket when the motor is EMU36502 Propeller trimmed or tilted. Keep body parts out of this People can be injured or killed if they come in area at all times.
Overloading incorrect weight Have an approved PFD on board for every distribution can compromise the boats han- occupant. Yamaha recommends that you dling and lead to an accident, capsizing or must wear a PFD whenever boating. At a mi- swamping.
Safety information EMU33773 EMU33881 Avoid collisions Passenger training Scan constantly for people, objects, and oth- Make sure at least one other passenger is er boats. Be alert for conditions that limit your trained to operate the boat in the event of an visibility or block your vision of others.
Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare parts from your Yamaha dealer or for reference in case your outboard motor is sto- EMU25192 len.
General information Product code of model (Approved model code) Code of conformed directives EMU25207 CE Marking Outboard motors affixed with this “CE”mark- conform with directives 2006/42/EC, 94/25/EC - 2003/44/EC and 2004/108/EC. 1. CE marking location 1. CE marking location ZMU06304...
Read any manuals supplied with the boat. Read all labels on the outboard motor and the boat. If you need any additional information, contact your Yamaha dealer. EMU33834 Warning labels If these labels are damaged or missing, contact your Yamaha dealer for replacements. F8CMH, FT8DMH...
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General information ZMU05706 EMU33913 Contents of labels EWM01672 The above warning labels mean as follows. WARNING Read Owner’s Manuals and labels. EWM01692 Wear an approved personal flotation de- WARNING vice (PFD). Emergency starting does not have start- Attach engine shut-off cord (lanyard) to in-gear protection.
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General information Electrical hazard EMU33844 Symbols The following symbols mean as follows. Notice/Warning ZMU05666 Remote control lever/gear shift lever operat- ing direction, dual direction ZMU05696 Read Owner’s Manual ZMU05667 Engine start/ Engine cranking ZMU05664 Hazard caused by continuous rotation ZMU05668 ZMU05665...
Specifications and requirements Dry weight (AL) L: EMU38092 Specifications F8CMH 39 kg (86 lb) TIP: FT8DE 45 kg (99 lb) “(AL)” stated in the specification data below FT8DEP 50 kg (110 lb) represents the numerical value for the alumi- FT8DMH 45 kg (99 lb) num propeller installed.
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Specifications and requirements Valve clearance IN (cold engine): Recommended engine oil grade 1: 0.15–0.20 mm (0.0059–0.0079 in) SAE 10W-30/10W-40/5W-30 Valve clearance EX (cold engine): API SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ/SL 0.20–0.25 mm (0.0079–0.0098 in) Engine oil quantity: Cold cranking amps (CCA/EN): 0.8 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt) FT8DE 347–411 A Lubrication system: FT8DEP 347–411 A...
WARNING life. Yamaha designs and manufactures pro- If the engine starts in gear, the boat can pellers for every Yamaha outboard motor and move suddenly and unexpectedly, pos- every application. sibly causing a collision or throwing Your outboard motor came with a Yamaha passengers overboard.
Specifications and requirements Your Yamaha dealer can help you select the Recommended engine oil: right propeller for your boating needs. Select YAMALUBE 4 or 4-stroke outboard a propeller that will allow the engine to reach motor oil Recommended engine oil grade 1:...
EMU36353 Emergency equipment gine starting and running problems. Yamaha Keep the following items onboard in case does not recommend gasohol containing there is trouble with the outboard motor.
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Specifications and requirements Spare parts, such as an extra set of spark plugs. Consult your Yamaha dealer for details.
Components EMU2579Z Components diagram TIP: * May not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all models (order from dealer). F8CMH 1. Top cowling 16.Tiller handle 2. Cowling lock lever 17.Throttle grip 3. Anti-cavitation plate 18.Throttle friction adjuster 4.
Components FT8DMH, FT8DE, FT8DEP 1. Top cowling 22.Remote control box (side mount type)* 2. Cowling lock lever 23.Fuel tank 3. Anti-cavitation plate EMU25804 Fuel tank 4. Propeller If your model was equipped with a portable 5. Cooling water inlet 6. Drain screw fuel tank, its function is as follows.
Components EMU26202 EMU26222 Neutral interlock trigger Choke switch To shift out of neutral, first pull the neutral in- To activate the choke system, press in the terlock trigger up. main switch while the key is turned to the “ ” (on) or “ ”...
Components EMU25963 Throttle indicator The fuel consumption curve on the throttle in- dicator shows the relative amount of fuel con- sumed for each throttle position. Choose the setting that offers the best performance and fuel economy for the desired operation. 1.
Components Also, without engine power, the boat could slow rapidly. This could cause peo- ple and objects in the boat to be thrown forward. [EWM00123] 1. Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) 2. Clip 3. Engine shut-off switch When constant speed is desired, tighten the adjuster to maintain the desired throttle set- ting.
Components 1. Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) 2. Clip EMU26075 Manual starter handle 3. Engine shut-off switch The manual starter handle is used to crank EMU26004 and start the engine. Engine stop button The engine stop button stops the engine when the button is pushed. EMU26092 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition system;...
Components To increase resistance, turn the adjuster EMU26103 Power tilt switch clockwise. The power tilt system adjusts the outboard To decrease resistance, turn the adjuster motor angle in relation to the transom. Push- counterclockwise. ing the switch “ ” (up) tilts the outboard mo- EWM00041 tor up.
Components 1. Tilt lock lever ECM01661 NOTICE To lock it, set the tilt lock lever in the lock po- sition. To release, push the tilt lock lever in the Do not use the tilt support bar when traile- release position. ring the boat.
Components ECM00661 NOTICE Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat. The outboard motor could shake loose from the tilt sup- port and fall. If the motor cannot be trailered in the normal running position, use an additional support device to secure it in the tilt position.
Instruments and indicators EMU36016 Indicators EMU36025 Low oil pressure-alert indicator If oil pressure drops too low, this indicator will light up. For further information, see page 27. ECM00023 NOTICE Do not continue to run the engine if the low oil pressure-alert indicator is on and the engine oil level is lower.
ECM00092 NOTICE Do not continue to operate the engine if a alert device has activated. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the problem cannot be located and corrected. EMU3016C Low oil pressure alert If the oil pressure drops too low, the alert de- vice will activate.
Installation EMU26903 Installation The information presented in this section is intended as reference only. It is not possible to provide complete instructions for every possible boat and motor combination. Proper mounting depends in part on experience and the specific boat and motor combination. EWM01591 WARNING ZMU01760...
Test runs at different heights can help de- the transom. termine the optimum mounting height. Consult your Yamaha dealer or boat man- ufacturer for further information on deter- mining the proper mounting height. For instructions on setting the trim angle of the outboard motor, see page 44.
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Installation packaging. If used, they must be of at least the same quality of material and strength and must be tightened se- curely. After tightening, test run the engine and check their tightness. [EWM00652] ZMU02014 1. Bolts...
Operation EMU36382 EMU27086 First-time operation Procedure for 4-stroke models Your new engine requires a period of 10 EMU36393 Fill engine oil hours break-in to allow mating surfaces of The engine is shipped from the factory with- moving parts to wear in evenly. out engine oil.
Operation If any fuel leakage is found, the fuel sys- ECM00121 NOTICE tem must be repaired by a qualified me- Do not start the engine out of water. Over- chanic. Improper repairs can make the heating and serious engine damage can outboard unsafe to operate.
Operation ZMU06873 ZMU07792 1. Clip 1. Oil dipstick 2. Engine shut-off cord (lanyard) 2. Upper mark 3. Lower mark EMU27168 Engine oil EMU27154 Engine Put the outboard motor in an upright po- Check the engine and engine mounting. sition (not tilted). NOTICE: If the motor ...
Tilt the outboard motor up and check top cowling is loose, have it repaired by your that the tilt rod is pushed out completely. Yamaha dealer. Check that the tilt rod is free of corrosion or other flaws. Tilt the outboard motor down. Check that the tilt rod operates smoothly.
Operation of the battery and cables must be clean and properly connected or the battery will not start the engine. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruc- tions for checks for your particular battery. EMU2743A Filling fuel EWM01831 WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flam- mable and explosive.
Operation 10. Wipe up any spilled gasoline immediate- If there is a fuel joint on the motor, align ly with dry rags. Dispose rags properly the fuel joint on the fuel line with the fuel according to local laws or regulations. joint on the motor and firmly connect the EMU27453 fuel line to the joint while pinching the...
Operation 1. Arrow EMU27495 Starting engine EWM01601 WARNING Before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you. EMU27509 TIP: Manual start models (tiller control)
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Operation Pull the manual starter handle slowly un- til you feel resistance. Then give a strong pull straight out to crank and start the en- gine. Repeat if necessary. Place the throttle grip in the “ ” (start) position. After the engine starts, slowly return the manual starter handle to its original posi- tion before releasing it.
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Operation EMU27646 Electric start / remote control models EWM01841 WARNING Failure to attached engine shut-off cord could result in a runaway boat if opera- tor is ejected. Attach the engine shut-off cord to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or leg while operating.
Stop the engine and check whether and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. the cooling water inlet on the lower case or the cooling water pilot hole is blocked. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the prob- lem cannot be located and corrected.
Pull the neutral interlock trigger up (if stop the engine. Otherwise, serious equipped). engine damage could occur. Check the oil level and add engine oil if nec- essary. Consult your Yamaha dealer if the cause for the low oil pressure alert cannot be found. [ECM01832] EMU36532...
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Operation To shift from in gear (forward/reverse) to neu- tral Close the throttle so that the engine slows to idle speed. ZMU02030 After the engine is at idle speed in gear move the remote control lever / gear shift lever firmly and crisply into the neutral position.
Operation EMU27822 Stopping engine Before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop- ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended. EMU27834 Procedure Push and hold the engine stop button until the engine comes to a complete stop.
Operation After stopping the engine, disconnect the fuel line or close the fuel cock if there is a fuel joint or a fuel cock on the boat. Tighten the air vent screw on the fuel tank cap (if equipped). Remove the key if the boat will be left un- attended.
Operation Reposition the rod in the desired hole. To raise the bow (“trim-out”), move the rod away from the transom. To lower the bow (“trim-in”), move the rod to- ward the transom. Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your boat and operating conditions.
Operation complete stop with the engine off. Do sate for this as you steer. When the bow of not adjust the trim angle with this switch the boat is down, it is easier to accelerate while the boat is moving. from a standing start onto plane.
Operation the bow is greatly increased, heightening the ECM00242 NOTICE danger of “bow steering” and making opera- Before tilting the outboard motor, stop tion difficult and dangerous. the engine by following the procedure on page 43. Never tilt the outboard mo- tor while the engine is running.
Operation Do not use the tilt support lever or knob when trailering the boat. The outboard motor could shake loose from the tilt support and fall. If the mo- tor cannot be trailered in the normal running position, use an additional support device to secure it in the tilt position.
Operation EMU30193 Procedure for tilting down (manual tilt models) Place the tilt lock lever in the lock posi- tion. Push the tilt support knob into the clamp bracket support engine. WARNING! After tilting the outboard motor, be sure to support it with the tilt support knob or tilt support lever.
Operation ZMU01936 ZMU02047 EMU28063 EMU28126 Shallow water Procedure Place the remote control lever / gear shift EMU28074 Cruising in shallow water (manual tilt lever in neutral. models) EWM01782 WARNING Run the boat at the lowest possible speed when using the shallow water cruising system.
Operation Place the tilt lock lever in the lock/down position, then slightly tilt the outboard motor up until the tilt support bar auto- matically returns to the free position. Place the tilt lock lever in the release/up position. Slowly lower the outboard motor to the normal position.
Operation Slightly tilt the outboard motor up to the desired position using the power tilt switch. WARNING! Using the power tilt switch on the bottom cowling while the boat is moving or engine is on could increase the risk of falling over- board and could distract the operator, increasing the risk of collision with an- other boat or an obstacle.
Consult your motor, disconnect the fuel line from the Yamaha dealer for further details. outboard motor to prevent fuel from EMU28237 Clamp screw mounting models leaking.
Install the outboard motor on the test It is advisable to have your outboard motor tank. Fill the tank with fresh water to serviced by an authorized Yamaha dealer pri- above the level of the anti-cavitation or to storage. However, you, the owner, with plate.
Just prior to turning off the engine, quick- with oil is recommended. Contact your ly spray “Fogging Oil” alternately into Yamaha dealer for information about fogging each carburetor or the fogging hole of oil and procedures for your engine. the silencer cover, if equipped. When...
For cooling system flushing instructions, perform a maintenance procedure, have a see page 53. Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechan- EMU44341 Cleaning the outboard motor ic do the work. When cleaning the outboard motor, the top The procedures involve disassembling the cowling must be installed.
EMU28512 Replacement parts If replacement parts are necessary, use only genuine Yamaha parts or parts of equivalent design and quality. Any part of inferior quality may malfunction, and the resulting loss of control could endanger the operator and pas- sengers.
When operating in salt water, muddy, other turbid (cloudy), acidic water, the engine should be flushed with clean water after each use. The “ ” symbol indicates the check-ups which you may carry out yourself. The “ ” symbol indicates work to be carried out by your Yamaha dealer. Initial Every...
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Cooling water inlet Inspection Main switch/stop Inspection or replace- switch/choke switch ment as necessary Wire harness connec- Inspection or replace- tions/wire coupler con- ment as necessary nections Fuel tank (Yamaha por- Inspection and clean- table tank) ing as necessary...
Maintenance EMU34452 Maintenance chart 2 Every Item Actions 1000 hours Exhaust guide/ex- Inspection or replace- haust manifold ment as necessary Timing belt Replacement...
Instead, take the outboard motor to a 1. Spark plug gap Yamaha dealer. You should periodically re- 2. Spark plug part number move and inspect the spark plug because 3. Spark plug I.D. mark (NGK)
Once the engine has warmed up, verify whether the idle speed is set to specifi- cation. For idle speed specifications, see page 10. If you have difficulty verifying the idle speed, or the idle speed requires adjustment, consult a Yamaha dealer or other qualified mechanic.
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Maintenance Start the engine. Warm it up and keep the idle speed for 5-10 minutes. Stop the engine and leave it for 5-10 mi- nutes. Remove the top cowling. Remove the oil filler cap. Pull out the dip- stick and use the oil changer to extract the oil completely.
For more information on the disposal of 10. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe it used oil, consult your Yamaha dealer. clean. Change the oil more often when operating 11. Insert the dipstick and remove it again.
Maintenance Do not use your hand to hold the propeller Remove the propeller nut, washer, and when loosening or tightening the propeller spacer (if equipped). WARNING! Do not nut. Put a wood block between the anti-cavi- use your hand to hold the propeller tation plate and the propeller to prevent the when loosening the propeller nut.
Otherwise, the propeller could come off during oper- ation and be lost. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro- TIP: sion resistant grease to the propeller If the propeller nut does not align with the shaft.
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[ECM00714] level plug. TIP: Tightening torque: For disposal of used oil, consult your Yamaha 9 Nm (0.92 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb) dealer. Put the outboard motor in a vertical posi- Put a new gasket on the gear oil drain tion.
Gasoline is highly flammable, and its va- pors are flammable and explosive. If you have any question about properly doing this procedure, consult your Yamaha dealer. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition when cleaning the fuel tank.
Maintenance EMU29317 Inspecting and replacing anode(s) Yamaha outboard motors are protected from corrosion by sacrificial anodes. Inspect the external anodes periodically. Remove scales from the surfaces of the anodes. Consult a Yamaha dealer for replacement of external anodes. ECM00721 NOTICE...
If the battery needs charg- nected, or the battery will not start the ing, consult your Yamaha dealer. engine. Check the battery connections. They EMU29372...
Q. Has fuel pump malfunctioned? If your outboard motor requires repair, bring A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. it to your Yamaha dealer. If the engine trouble-alert indicator is flashing, Q. Are spark plug(s) fouled or of incorrect ty- consult your Yamaha dealer.
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Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is carburetor clogged? A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? A.
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Trouble Recovery A. Have serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Q. Are weeds or other foreign matter tangled on gear housing? Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed? A. Remove foreign matter and clean lower A. Distribute load to place boat on an even unit.
A. Tighten bolt. Have a Yamaha dealer check the out- board motor before operating it again. Q. Is steering pivot loose or damaged? A. Tighten or have serviced by a Yamaha EMU30684 Replacing fuse dealer. If a fuse has blown, open the fuse holder and remove the fuse with a fuse puller.
If the starter mechanism does not operate and a fire hazard. (the engine cannot be cranked with the start- er), the engine can be started with an emer- Consult your Yamaha dealer if the new fuse gency starter rope. immediately blows again. EWM01023 WARNING ...
Trouble Recovery engine. Use the emergency starter rope Prepare the engine for starting. For fur- only as instructed. Do not touch the fly- ther information, see page 37. Be sure wheel or other moving parts when the the engine is in neutral and that the clip is engine is running.
[ECM00382] 1. Yellow cord EMU33502 Treatment of submerged motor If the outboard motor is submerged, immedi- ately take it to a Yamaha dealer. Otherwise some corrosion may begin almost immedi-...
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INDEX Transporting and storing outboard motor ..........53 Trim rod (tilt pin)........23 Trimming outboard motor..... 44 Troubleshooting........73 Warming up engine ......41 Warning labels ........6 Weather ..........3 Wiring and connectors, inspecting..66...
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